Tricuspid Valve Prolapse

Overview

Abnormal protrusion of one or more of the leaflets of TRICUSPID VALVE into the RIGHT ATRIUM during SYSTOLE. This allows the backflow of blood into right atrium leading to TRICUSPID VALVE INSUFFICIENCY; SYSTOLIC MURMURS. Its most common cause is not primary valve abnormality but rather the dilation of the RIGHT VENTRICLE and the tricuspid annulus.

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Quick facts about Tricuspid Valve Prolapse

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C14.280.484.400.875

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